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Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Professional interests include: rotator cuff tear, spinal fracture, pelvic pain, and more.
8300 Floyd Curl Drive 3rd Floor Suite 3c
San Antonio, TX 78229

Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD is an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, UT Health San Antonio, University Health, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO and Methodist Hospital Metropolitan.

View Doctor's Full Profile (210) 450-9300

Office Locations

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan

8300 Floyd Curl Drive 3rd Floor Suite 3c
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 450-9300
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Some issues Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

  • Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
  • Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
  • Spinal infections
  • Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction
lower extremity surgery
reconstructive surgery
total knee replacement

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 11
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 40
joint surgery 36
lower extremity surgery 36
reconstructive surgery 36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 46
doctor visit 318
hospital care 72
injections 46
inpatient care 72
musculoskeletal imaging 75
pelvic imaging 14
X-rays 89

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 25
Hispanic 49
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 72
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 35
Dementia 24
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 42
doctor visit 326
hospital care 45
injections 42
inpatient care 45
musculoskeletal imaging 49
X-rays 49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 174
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 199
Black 0
Hispanic 61
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 76
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 41
Dementia 24
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX during 2018 were lower extremity surgery, aspiration, injections and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 51
doctor visit 458
fracture surgery 16
hospital care 15
injections 51
inpatient care 15
joint surgery 44
lower extremity surgery 60
reconstructive surgery 44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 251
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 241
Black 17
Hispanic 108
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 163
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 47
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 37
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX during 2019 were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 35
doctor visit 510
fracture surgery 12
hospital care 18
injections 35
inpatient care 18
joint surgery 53
lower extremity surgery 65
reconstructive surgery 53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 121
Female 260
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 237
Black 0
Hispanic 114
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 171
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 35
Less than 65 69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 39
Dementia 16
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX during 2020 were lower extremity surgery, aspiration, injections and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 68
doctor visit 507
fracture surgery 11
hospital care 47
injections 68
inpatient care 47
joint surgery 58
lower extremity surgery 69
reconstructive surgery 58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 158
Female 275
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 269
Black 0
Hispanic 136
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 211
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 46
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 38
Dementia 20
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX during 2021 were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 65
doctor visit 524
fracture surgery 24
hospital care 34
injections 65
inpatient care 34
joint surgery 135
lower extremity surgery 146
open surgery 13
reconstructive surgery 135
revision surgery 27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 272
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 294
Black 17
Hispanic 121
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 66
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 37
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX during 2022 were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 55
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 16
doctor visit 448
fracture surgery 19
hospital care 33
injections 55
inpatient care 33
joint surgery 93
lower extremity surgery 112
reconstructive surgery 93

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 244
Black 0
Hispanic 126
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 127
85 and over 49
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 37
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 59
doctor visit 398
hospital care 25
injections 59
inpatient care 25
joint surgery 75
lower extremity surgery 75
reconstructive surgery 75

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 135
Female 225
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 247
Black 11
Hispanic 87
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 165
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 45
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 32
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and X-rays.

aspiration 52
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 16
doctor visit 392
fracture surgery 16
hospital care 36
injections 52
inpatient care 36
joint surgery 70
lower extremity surgery 80
musculoskeletal imaging 62
open surgery 13
pelvic imaging 14
reconstructive surgery 70
revision surgery 27
X-rays 69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 200
Ethnicity
Black / African American 7
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 205
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 80
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 91
85 and over 43
Less than 65 37
65 to 74 136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 11
Dementia 14

Education & Training

Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals (2014)

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System
CHRISTUS Health
UT Health San Antonio
University Health
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Prime Health, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Humana HMO, Galaxy Health Network, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Three Rivers Provider Network PPO, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Superior Health Plan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Zelis - Commercial, Group and Pension Administrators - GPA, CHAMPVA - Governmental, Curative - Commercial, Administrative Concepts - Commercial, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Ancira Enterprises, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Entrust - TPA, Aetna - Transplant ONLY, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 6 Degrees - Transplant, SANA Benefits - Commercial, Aetna - Commercial/Exchange (IFP), Aetna - MC Advantage, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO, Medicare (Traditional) - Medicare, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, HMA LLC - Commercial, EBSO - TPA, University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), Gilsbar - Commercial, Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, Allied Benefit Systems, Imagine 360 - Commercial, Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, Imperial Health - Commercial/Exchange, WebTPA - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, Aetna - Smart Care EPO, Veterans Administration - Governmental, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Century Healthcare - Commercial, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Benefit Administrative Systems and LifeTrac - Transplant.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan
Prime Health
Magellan Health Services
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare HMO
United Healthcare EPO
Humana HMO
Galaxy Health Network
TRICARE
Community Care Network (CCN)
Aetna EPO
Trustmark
Aetna PPO
Aetna HMO
Coventry HMO
WellCare Medicare Advantage
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
Three Rivers Provider Network PPO
Coventry PPO
Coventry Workers' Compensation
HealthSpring
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Molina Healthcare
First Health
WellPoint
HealthSmart
Humana PPO
Superior Health Plan
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY
Zelis - Commercial
Group and Pension Administrators - GPA
CHAMPVA - Governmental
Curative - Commercial
Administrative Concepts - Commercial
Scott & White Health Plan - HMO
Ancira Enterprises
Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance
Entrust - TPA
Aetna - Transplant ONLY
Tokio Marine - Transplant
6 Degrees - Transplant
SANA Benefits - Commercial
Aetna - Commercial/Exchange (IFP)
Aetna - MC Advantage
Oscar - Commercial Exchange
Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO
Medicare (Traditional) - Medicare
Scott & White Health Plan - PPO
HMA LLC - Commercial
EBSO - TPA
University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer
Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO
Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts)
Gilsbar - Commercial
Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation
90 Degree Benefits - Commercial
Allied Benefit Systems
Imagine 360 - Commercial
Interlink - Transplant
Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children
Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network
Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium
Imperial Health - Commercial/Exchange
WebTPA - Commercial
Insurance Accepted
Aetna - Smart Care EPO
Veterans Administration - Governmental
Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial
Century Healthcare - Commercial
Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer
Benefit Administrative Systems
LifeTrac - Transplant

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $354,423 Avenir
$105,040 		G7
$76,921 		Arcos
$52,484 		NCB
$34,698 		Affixus
$27,540 		Other
$57,740
KCI USA, Inc. $143,142 PREVENA RESTOR ARTHROFORM
$42,111 		V.A.C. VERAFLO
$40,231 		V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE
$27,692 		PREVENA
$20,340 		PREVENA RESTOR AXIOFORM
$8,884 		Other
$3,885
Sanara MedTech Inc. $58,024 CellerateRx
$57,889 		Biasurge
$136
Solventum Corporation $38,928 V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE
$12,873 		PREVENA
$9,035 		PROMOGRAN PRISMA
$8,675 		V.A.C. VERAFLO
$6,850 		3M Ioban
$1,277 		Other
$218
Medtronic, Inc. $35,792 AQUAMANTYS(TM)
$28,669 		AQUAMANTYS
$2,990 		PLASMABLADE(TM)
$452
$3,680
Other $23,257 Palacos
$5,838 		PREVENA
$4,997 		Mako
$483 		Hip
$415 		TRIATHLON
$315 		Other
$11,209
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $272,796
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $191,385
Education $99,591
Travel and Lodging $67,332
Food and Beverage $22,462

Research Payments

Dr. Frank Anthony Buttacavoli, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $65,901.

Biography

Dr. Frank Buttacavoli is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Patient reviews placed Dr. Buttacavoli at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include frozen shoulder, arm fracture, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. He is affiliated with Methodist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, and UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Buttacavoli seems to honor Aetna EPO, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. His practice in San Antonio, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Health San Antonio. He graduated from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He speaks Spanish.

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